Description of the medicine: Interferon (Interferonum)

INTERFERONUM.

Leukocyte interferon from human blood.

The porous powder is greyish-pink in color (sometimes with a brownish tinge). Soluble in water.

The drug is intended for the prevention and treatment of influenza, as well as other SARS. Apply in the form of a solution, which is prepared on distilled or boiled water at room temperature. The solution is red (with opalescence); It can be stored in the cold for 1 2 days.

For the prevention of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections, the drug should be taken with the immediate threat of infection and continue as long as the risk of infection remains. The drug is instilled in the nasal passages or sprayed. The ampoule is opened before use, poured into it water at room temperature to the dash on an ampoule corresponding to 2 ml. The contents are shaken gently until completely dissolved. In each nasal pass 5 drops are administered twice a day with an interval of at least 6 hours. When using the nebulizer (any system), 0.25 ml of solution are injected into each nasal passage.

For therapeutic purposes, interferon should be taken at the first sign of the flu. The effectiveness of the drug is higher the earlier it is started. The most effective inhalation method (through the nose or mouth). For each inhalation use 3 ampoules of the drug, the contents of which are dissolved in 10 ml of water. The water is heated to a temperature of no higher than 37 C. Inhalations are carried out 2 times a day at intervals of not less than 1 to 2 hours. When sprayed or instilled, dissolve the contents of the ampoule in 2 ml of water and inject 0.25 ml (5 drops) into each nasal The course after 1 - 2 hours at least 5 times a day for 2 - 3 days.

Apply also a solution of interferon for instillations in viral diseases of the eyes.

Form release: in ampoules of 2 ml (in dry form).

Storage: in a dark place at a temperature of + 4 to +10 C.